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Compensation and Benefits for Teachers

IMPACTplus

IMPACTplus is the groundbreaking performance-based compensation system for Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) members.

We feel it is essential to demonstrate – in the boldest way possible – how much we value the work teachers do. We are proud that outstanding DCPS educators are now being paid what they deserve. We recognize that teachers do not go into the profession for the money. But at DCPS, we believe that great teachers deserve to be compensated like the professionals they are.

Any WTU member who earns an IMPACT rating of Highly Effective is eligible for IMPACTplus. IMPACTplus has two parts: an annual bonus after one year of being rated Highly Effective and an increase in base salary after two consecutive years of being rated Highly Effective.

Highly Effective teachers can earn up to $25,000 in annual bonuses and see increases in their base salary of up to $27,000.